Detroit Lions cornerback DJ. Reed (4) is helped off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) (Rey Del Rio, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions have placed cornerback D.J. Reed Jr. on injured reserve after his Week 4 hamstring injury against the Cleveland Browns.
Reed was placed on IR on Wednesday (Oct. 1) and will be sidelined for at least four games.
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Lions announce roster moves:
Placed CB D.J. Reed on Reserve/Injured.
Signed S Loren Strickland and LB Ty Summers to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad.
Reed injured his hamstring in the Lions’ Week 4 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns inside Ford Field.
He was carted off the field in the second half of the game while covering and attempting to tackle Cleveland wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.
Reed made an interception on former starter Joe Flacco, intended for Jeudy, during the second quarter. He also accumulated four tackles in the matchup.
Signing
On a positive note, the Lions signed safety Loren Strickland and linebacker Ty Summers to the active roster from their practice squad.
The Lions also signed cornerback Tre Flowers and cornerback Nick Whiteside to the practice squad.
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